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HPSSSB
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HP Subordinate Services Selection Board (HPSSSB)
HPSSSB Hamirpur — HP Group C posts. 200 MCQs in 2 hours typical.
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Previous year papers
100 questions across all yearsPrevious year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.
2025
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2024
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2023
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2022
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 200)
Practise these →2021
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 200)
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General Knowledge (National & International)
40 QsHimachal Pradesh General Knowledge
17 QsHindi and English Language
18 QsReasoning and Numerical Ability
21 QsComputer Knowledge
14 Qs
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Top scorers — premium posts
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Highly competitive positions in preferred locations (Shimla, Dharamshala)
- •Better departmental postings with career advancement prospects
- •Inspector positions in premium departments (Vigilance, Audit)
- •Senior technical positions with specialized allowances
- •Strong candidates for future HP Administrative Services (HAS) or HP Police Services
- •First choice in department/location preferences during allocation
Top Group B posts
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Excise and Taxation Inspector — pay level 7, Group B non-gazetted, revenue administration
- •Senior Scale Stenographer — pay level 7, secretariat/directorate level
- •Commercial Tax Inspector — pay level 7, State Tax Department
- •Inspector of Cooperatives — pay level 7, Cooperation Department
- •Block Development Officer (BDO) — pay level 7-8, rural development cadre (if advertised)
- •Divisional Accountant — pay level 7, accounts cadre
Upper Group C and entry Group B
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Junior Scale Stenographer — pay level 6, requires advanced stenography skills
- •Tax Assistant — pay level 6, Excise and Taxation Department
- •Inspector (various departments) — pay level 7, Group B non-gazetted, supervisory roles
- •Pharmacist — pay level 6, Health Department, requires D.Pharm qualification
- •Junior Engineer (JE) preferred positions — better department postings
- •Forestry Inspector — pay level 7, HP Forest Department
Competitive Group C posts
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Junior Office Assistant (JOA) Non-IT — pay level 5, general clerical positions across departments
- •Forest Guard — pay level 5, HP Forest Department, physical standards apply
- •Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) — pay level 6, technical departments, requires diploma
- •Clerk (various departments) — pay level 5, administrative positions
- •Accounts Clerk — pay level 5, finance departments, accounting knowledge required
- •Lab Technician (Health) — pay level 5, medical/pathology labs
Group C lower cadre range
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Junior Office Assistant (JOA) IT — pay level 5, clerical cadre, computer proficiency required
- •Conductor (HRTC) — pay level 4, transport department
- •Steno-Typist (various departments) — pay level 5, requires typing/stenography skills
- •Lab Assistant (Education/Health departments) — pay level 4
- •Panchayat Secretary — pay level 5, rural development cadre
Borderline qualifying zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
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The Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (HPSSC), formerly HPSSSB, typically announces multiple recruitments throughout the year for Group C, Group B (non-gazetted), and Group D posts including Junior Office Assistant, TGT, Junior Engineer, and Staff Nurse positions across state government departments.
The official portal hpsssb.hp.gov.in serves as the primary platform for all recruitment notifications, application submissions, and result declarations for subordinate services in Himachal Pradesh state government departments and autonomous bodies.
Important dates
HPRCA JOA IT Application Start
passedTue, 27 Jan, 2026
Reportedtestbook.comOnline application started at 10:00 AM
HPRCA JOA IT Application End
passedFri, 27 Feb, 2026
Reportedtestbook.comLast date till 11:59 PM
📍HPRCA JOA IT Exam
passedSat, 25 Apr, 2026
Reportedtestbook.comVarious post notifications (expected)
5 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
ExpectedHPSSSB typically releases multiple recruitment notifications throughout the year for posts like JOA, TGT, JE, Staff Nurse, and other subordinate positions
Application window opening (expected)
10 days awayTue, 20 Oct, 2026
ExpectedApplications typically open within 5-7 days of notification
Application deadline (expected)
41 days awayFri, 20 Nov, 2026
ExpectedApplication windows usually remain open for 25-30 days
Admit card release (expected)
92 days awaySun, 10 Jan, 2027
ExpectedAdmit cards typically released 10-15 days before examination
📍Written examination (expected)
107 days awayMon, 25 Jan, 2027
ExpectedExaminations typically conducted 2-3 months after application closure
Result declaration (expected)
156 days awayMon, 15 Mar, 2027
ExpectedResults typically declared 1-2 months after examination
Syllabus
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General Knowledge (National & International)
History of India
Ancient, medieval, modern India and freedom struggle.
Geography of India
Physical, economic and social geography of India.
Indian Polity and Constitution
Constitution, Parliament, judiciary and federalism.
Indian Economy
Banking, GST, Five-Year Plans, NITI Aayog.
Science and Technology
IT, biotech, space, defence and recent achievements.
Environment and Ecology
Ecosystems, biodiversity, climate change and conservation.
National Current Affairs
Government schemes, appointments, summits, awards.
International Affairs
Global summits, treaties, organisations and conflicts.
Sports
Olympics, Asian Games, cricket, hockey, awards.
Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge
History of Himachal Pradesh
Ancient janapadas, Rajput hill states, British paramountcy and Praja Mandals.
Formation of Himachal Pradesh
Stages of formation: 1948 chief commissioner's province to full statehood in 1971.
Geography of HP
Physiographic divisions — Shivaliks, Lesser Himalayas, Greater Himalayas, Trans-Himalayas.
Rivers of Himachal Pradesh
Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, Yamuna — origin and tributaries.
Lakes of HP
Renuka, Rewalsar, Suraj Tal, Chandra Tal, Manimahesh, Khajjiar.
Passes and Glaciers
Rohtang, Baralacha, Kunzum, Shipki La; Bara Shigri, Sonapani glaciers.
Climate of HP
Climatic zones — sub-tropical, temperate, alpine, cold desert.
Flora and Fauna
Forest types, state animal (snow leopard), state bird (jujurana).
Economy of Himachal Pradesh
Agriculture, horticulture (apple), hydropower, tourism, handicrafts.
Art, Culture and Heritage
Folk dances (Nati), music, painting (Kangra, Basohli, Chamba).
Fairs and Festivals
Kullu Dussehra, Mandi Shivratri, Minjar, Lavi, Renuka, Lohri.
Languages and Dialects
Pahari dialects — Kangri, Mandyali, Kullvi, Kinnauri, Bhoti.
Tourism of HP
Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Spiti, Kasol, Kinnaur.
HP Administration
Districts, divisions, Governor, CM, secretariat structure.
HP Government Schemes
Welfare schemes, women, youth and farmer schemes by HP government.
Notable Personalities of HP
Y.S. Parmar, Padma Sachdev, freedom fighters, sportspersons, scientists.
National Parks and Sanctuaries
Great Himalayan, Pin Valley, Inderkilla, Khirganga, Simbalbara.
Current Affairs of HP
Recent events, schemes and developments in Himachal Pradesh.
Hindi and English Language
Varnamala (वर्णमाला)
Hindi alphabet — swar and vyanjan.
Sandhi and Samas
Sandhi rules and types of samas in Hindi.
Shabd Rachna (शब्द रचना)
Upsarg, pratyay, paryayvachi, vilom shabd.
Muhavare aur Lokoktiyan
Hindi idioms and proverbs.
Vakya Shudhi
Sentence correction in Hindi.
Alankar and Ras
Hindi figures of speech and rasas.
Apathit Gadyansh / Padyansh
Unseen Hindi prose/verse comprehension.
English Grammar
Tenses, articles, prepositions, conjunctions, modals.
English Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution.
English Idioms and Phrases
Common idiomatic expressions.
Error Spotting and Correction
Identifying grammatical errors in sentences.
Reading Comprehension
Unseen passage with vocabulary and inference questions.
Cloze Test and Fill in the Blanks
Contextual word selection.
Reasoning and Numerical Ability
Number System
Whole, rational, irrational numbers; LCM and HCF; divisibility.
Simplification
BODMAS, fractions, decimals.
Percentage
Percentage calculations and applications.
Ratio and Proportion
Direct, inverse and compound ratios.
Average
Arithmetic mean and weighted averages.
Profit and Loss
Cost, sale, discount, marked price problems.
Simple and Compound Interest
Interest formulas and applied problems.
Time and Work
Work efficiency and pipes-cisterns.
Time and Distance
Trains, boats and average speed.
Mensuration
Area and volume of 2D and 3D figures.
Series
Number, alphabet and figure series.
Coding-Decoding
Letter, number and substitution coding.
Blood Relations
Relationship-based reasoning.
Direction Sense
Direction-based path problems.
Analogy and Classification
Word, number, figure analogy and odd-one-out.
Syllogism
Statement-conclusion logical reasoning.
Seating Arrangement
Linear and circular seating puzzles.
Calendar and Clock
Date, day, leap year, clock angle problems.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar/pie/line graphs based questions.
Computer Knowledge
Computer Fundamentals
Generations, types, hardware-software, components.
Operating Systems
Windows, Linux basics; file management.
MS Office
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access basics.
Internet and E-mail
Browsers, search engines, e-mail clients, attachments.
Networking Basics
LAN, WAN, MAN, internet protocols.
Cyber Security
Viruses, antivirus, firewalls, phishing.
DBMS Basics
Database concepts, RDBMS, SQL basics.
Programming Basics
Algorithm, flowchart, programming languages.